Paint your kitchen cabinets
Give cupboards a quick and easy update with a fresh lick of paint
Empty the cupboards, remove any shelves and take off the handles. Remove the doors and number each one so that you know where to replace them. If you can’t remove the doors, cover any hinges or hardware with masking tape to protect them when you start painting.
Clean all the surfaces with detergent to get rid of any grease and dirt. Wipe and allow to dry. Fill any holes or cracks with wood filler, if necessary, then lightly sand each surface you plan to paint, including the doors, side panels, and carcasses. Dust with a damp cloth.
Protect the edge of the walls with masking tape and, if you have taken the doors off, set up a surface where you can lay them flat to paint and leave to dry. You can now prime the surfaces, though there are so many good self-priming paints available that it’s often not necessary.
Now start painting. Follow the grain of the wood and use a brush to fill any groves and get into the edges of any panels first, then use a roller to finish the first layer. Don’t use too much paint or you’ll get drips. Allow to dry and then, if you’re not using a one-coat product, paint another layer and allow to fully dry. Remove any masking tape and reattach the door handles. Put the shelves back and replace the doors onto the cabinets.